The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2021 - Issue 30

Home Jada Brookes marvels at the luxurious refurbishment of a Saint Tropez house in the coastal town on the French Riviera by Italian interior designer Carlo Donati. bitelifestyle E ssential Home is the epitome of bohemian retro design with mid-century lines that merge from important historical referenc- es from the ‘30s and ‘60s. The harmony of masculine and feminine, classic and contemporary, high and low, is integral to the brand’s sense of style. “We deal with different, intimate and cosy ambi- ences that express elegance and luxury.” They use high-quantity materials to convey a modern irre- sistible signature and a true combination of colours, matter and design. Carlo Donati is one of the world’s most renowned designers with a passion for interior design. He was commissioned to design a house in Saint Tropez in partnership with Essential Home, a brand of mid-century inspired luxury furniture. His Italian origin is seen in the smallest details, while his admi- ration for fine craftsmanship made him choose this brand of handmade furniture. No matter which project he is undertaking, regard- less of style, Donati’s approach is always minimalist, influenced by chromatic and graphic cues that are inspired by the theme chosen in the planning pro- cess. “If I think about all the projects we have done, the best results always come from synergy and a strong feeling with the client. This friction can be a source of creativity and can bring us to a better solution,” the interior designer explained. Also passionate about mid-century design lines, Donati is inspired by the benchmarks of elegance and lightness. “I absolutely believe that it will be a fundamental reference in the luxury design since we’re talking about timeless elegance,” he added. For the interior designer, it was not difficult for him to combine Essential Home products in a Saint Tropez home, as he considered it the perfect opportuni- ty to work the best Portuguese craftsmanship in a mid-century modern approach to style. Located on the beautiful coast of Saint Tropez, in the Côte D’Azur region of southeastern France with a gorgeous ocean view, the house is the definition of luxury. Its predominance golden, dark tones con- trast with beige hues to give it a feeling of comfort and refinement. This large residence allowed the definition of several areas in a single room. It con- sists of two floors, the upper floor where there is an elegant suite with a fantastic closet and the low- er floor composed of kitchen, living room, dining room and pool. The bedroom features new pieces Virna and Nino from the La Dolce Vita Collection launched in part- nership with Essential Home and Carlo Donati, in addition to the Mina Suspension already launched

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